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February 26, 2014
Joni Newman’s Indian-Spiced Chili
Photo by by Wade Hammond
Joni Newman’s new book,Fusion Food in the Vegan Kitchen, pulls together wonderful combinations of at least two cultures in each recipe. It was supposed to snow here today and it’s a little dreary and this chili will definitely brighten my evening! Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post to enter to win your own copy.
Jackfruit is a wonderful vegan addition because once cooked it turns into something that looks like shredded meat making it a natural substitute in chi...
February 17, 2014
Super Easy White Bean Veggie Soup (Slow Cooker)
Since I’ve been hiding away working on my oatmeal book, I thought I better put up a new recipe to let you know I haven’t abandoned you.
Just to update you on my new book, Oat-rageous, the first edits are done and it is being copyedited as you read this and Kate Lewis is taking the photos for it. I can hardly wait until I can tell you more about it.
The soup I have for you today is simple and you probably have the ingredients for it in your pantry right now. I used dry beans in my version of the...
January 22, 2014
9 Amazing Vegan “Cheese” Recipes
Photo by Somer McCowan
Stop by Key Ingredient today to see my roundup of9 amazing vegan “cheese” recipesfrom some of my favorite bloggers. And beautiful photos like Somer’sKick Ace Extra Sharp Raw Vegan Holiday Cheddar Cheese Ball pictured above.
I promise you’ll be wowed!
January 13, 2014
4 Slow Cooker Oatmeals Make Tonight for Tomorrow’s Breakfast!
It’s no secret that the weather has been cold. Do you know what’s better than staying under the covers in the morning? Waking up to the smell of homemade oatmeal and knowing it’s ready to eat! All of these recipes are for a 1 1/2 to 2 quart slow cooker and make 2 to 3 servings of steel-cut oats.
Slow Cooker Maple Pear Walnut Cake Oatmealis a great way to use up any pears you might have languishing around. I love the flavor of maple with pears and think you will too.
January 10, 2014
Gear Up for Brunch: 3 Pancake Recipes Everyone Will Love
It’s Friday and weekend brunch is already on my mind. I’m thinking pancakes. They are easy to pull together if you’re half-asleep plus they make the morning feel so decadent. But these are full of whole-grains while still having less sugar than many other breakfast alternatives. You don’t have to break any of your resolutions for theDate Sweetened Caramel Coconut Pancakespictured above. They have pureed white beans in the batter that no one will ever know and you make your own easydate carame...
January 8, 2014
Heard of Two Buck Chuck? Here’s a Two Dollar Stew!
Okay, mine doesn’t rhyme and you don’t drink it, but it’s still a budget saver! My Key Ingredient vegan column today is all about making this cheap, filling and delectable veggie stew. There are some naysayers who think that you can’t eat healthy on a budget and that’s jut not true.
Yesterday while I was in my local Kroger checking the bargain produce bin for some old bananas, I found a bunch of red mesh bags. Inside these bags were assorted goodies bundled together. There were a few odd combo...
January 6, 2014
5 Coffeehouse Slow Cooker Recipes
I figure we’ll stick to the budget theme this week too. I don’t know about you, but I can spend a ton of money going out to get fancy coffees. It’s nice to go out every once in awhile, but you can make almost anything you’d buy at a coffee chain at home. Here are 5 recipes to get you out of the coffeehouse routine.
First we have a thick and richPumpkin Spice Cashew Creamer with Coconut Sugar that softens the cashews in the slow cooker to make it easy for even the weakest blender to make smooth...
January 3, 2014
4 Winter Warming Recipes from The Great Vegan Bean Book
It got cold fast where I live and from the looks of it most everywhere else too. Here are a few recipes that will warm you up when you come in from the cold from The Great Vegan Bean Book. Or better yet, my plan is not to leave the house today at all!
First up is a hearty chili made with Vaquero beans and tempeh. Vaquero beans start out white and black but end up looking like any other bean. If you don’t have those on hand use any long cooking bean such as pinto, black, kidney, etc. in your Va...
January 2, 2014
5 Budget Saving Staples for the New Year!
Happy 2014 everyone! Thank you for spending time with me last year and telling me about making my recipes. This year there will be more recipes, ideas and ways to make dinner easier. You can look forward to a few ebooks this year and my new oatmeal book from Page Street Publishers will be coming out in the fall.
Most people, including me, try to make some changes in January.My goals this year include:
unpack the two rooms full of boxes (with Cheryl)
eat at home for most meals (pack meals for Che...
December 24, 2013
10 Minute Nutmeg Gingerbread Parfaits
These dairy-free parfaits are the perfect small bite for your holiday party. They taste a bit like cheesecake with a hint of nutmeg and spiced rum. Plus it only takes minutes to make.
I use a combination of vegan cream cheese and silken tofu to make the base of the pudding. The So Delicious Coconut Nog and nutmeg are the main flavors of this delicate dessert with just a hint of spiced rum.
Use this base recipe to play with – add your favorite flavors and cookies to vary it for the season.
10 min...
